Propulsion

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

AkzoNobel Marine Coatings is targeting the growing cost and efficiency challenges facing an ageing commercial fleet with the launch of Intersleek 2120, its latest silicone foul-release coating technology.

27th August 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Silicone coatings target ageing fleets

27th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

A three-year coating trial on board the 15,300 teu containership Maersk Hamburg has found significantly less corrosion and coating damage on a lashing bridge protected with Steelpaint’s moisture-cure polyurethane system than on an area coated with conventional epoxy.

26th August 2026

Coating trial shows reduced corrosion

26th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The US is taking steps towards introducing nuclear propulsion into commercial shipping, with federal authorities and CORE POWER announcing a new cooperation framework aimed at developing a future fleet of US-flagged nuclear-powered…

26th August 2026

US advances nuclear commercial shipping

26th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

The shipping industry has spent years rethinking its engines. Fuels, combustion and emissions control have all received enormous attention and enormous investment. Rightly so, says Gert-Jan van Goch, director, Product Line –…

24th August 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Why the propulsion efficiency conversation should start at the stern

24th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Geislinger is set to introduce its SILENCO® Neo Acoustic Coupling at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, presenting what it describes as its next generation of acoustic coupling technology for marine and other demanding…

17th August 2026

Geislinger unveils lighter acoustic coupling

17th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Silverstream Technologies has signed an agreement with Carnival Corporation to install its Silverstream System on three Ace Class newbuild cruise ships being constructed at Fincantieri in Italy.

17th August 2026

Carnival orders air lubrication technology

17th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped its first newbuild with Econowind VentoFoils to reduce fuel consumption and emissions through wind propulsion.

12th August 2026

Leonhardt expands its wind propulsion strategy

12th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to supply an integrated power and propulsion package for Grand Tour, a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel being built for offshore contractor Allseas.

11th August 2026

ABB powers new offshore wind vessel

11th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

bound4blue has completed the installation of its 22-metre-high eSAIL wind propulsion system aboard the new multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae, marking what the company says is the first application of advanced…

5th August 2026

Wind propulsion reaches multipurpose vessels

5th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Shipping must accelerate the deployment of proven emissions-reduction technologies rather than waiting for future fuels if it is to meet net zero targets, says BAR Technologies, as it responds to a new…

30th July 2026

Wind power drives shipping net zero

30th July 2026